Woven in Moonlight by Isabel Ibañez is a debut fantasy that has the most amazing cover and I can’t wait to read it. This book went on my TBR before I even read the synopsis because of that stunning cover! I am so intrigued by the setting that is inspired by Bolivia. Also, I love that the book features a weaver who hides messages in tapestries. How cool is that?!.
Woven in Moonlight by Isabel Ibañez
Title: Woven in MoonlightAuthor: Isabel Ibañez
Publisher: Page Street Kids
Publication Date: January 7, 2020
A lush tapestry of magic, romance, and revolución, drawing inspiration from Bolivian politics and history.
Ximena is the decoy Condesa, a stand-in for the last remaining Illustrian royal. Her people lost everything when the usurper, Atoc, used an ancient relic to summon ghosts and drive the Illustrians from La Ciudad. Now Ximena’s motivated by her insatiable thirst for revenge, and her rare ability to spin thread from moonlight.
When Atoc demands the real Condesa’s hand in marriage, it’s Ximena’s duty to go in her stead. She relishes the chance, as Illustrian spies have reported that Atoc’s no longer carrying his deadly relic. If Ximena can find it, she can return the true aristócrata to their rightful place.
She hunts for the relic, using her weaving ability to hide messages in tapestries for the resistance. But when a masked vigilante, a warm-hearted princess, and a thoughtful healer challenge Ximena, her mission becomes more complicated. There could be a way to overthrow the usurper without starting another war, but only if Ximena turns her back on revenge—and her Condesa.
Book Quotes: Woven in Moonlight by Isabel Ibañez
Everything always seems sweeter in the minutes before darkness descends.
Because words empowered by justice can never be silenced.
Why is it so hard to believe that even enemies may want the same things?
About Isabel Ibañez
Isabel Ibañez is the author of WOVEN IN MOONLIGHT (Page Street, 2019), an award winning designer, illustrator, mom to a golden-doodle named Piper, and a Pitch Wars class ’15 Alum. By day, she designs greeting cards and by night she writes YA fantasies featuring amazing food and strong Latina characters who are often running for their lives.
About The Candid Cover
Olivia ❀ YA book blogger, Starbucks lover, novice New Yorker, & professional bibliophile.
I have heart eyes for that cover!
Me too! It is one of the most beautiful covers that I have seen in a while! 🙂
That cover sure caught my eye too! And it sounds interesting. Hope you enjoy it:)
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Thanks! I am really excited for it! 🙂
How unique and what a gorgeous cover. Thanks for sharing this one!
I agree! 🙂
Ah what a stunning cover, I love it so much and this book sounds good! thank you for sharing <3
It is one that I am going to have my eye on! 🙂
This sounds like it will be an interesting fantasy! I hope you enjoy it when it comes out!
Thank you! 🙂
Oh that beautiful cover. I love all of the animals! They get me every time. And the story sounds so so good. Another to the TBR
Same! I think that this one sounds fantastic. 🙂
I have to admit the setting is what would make me pick up this book! Wow, in Bolivia!
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I know! I am so intrigued!! 🙂
I like the Bolivian inspiration too, and it sounds unique and interesting!
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Right?! I think this one is going to be amazing! 🙂
That cover is gorgeous and the synopsis sounds great too. I don’t know much about Bolivia so learning more would definitely be a big draw for me. Great pick!
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Same! I am looking forward to learning more about the country. 🙂
nice cover
I agree! 🙂
I hadn’t heard of this book but it sounds really good!